2009 free agent thread

[sharpe1027]

Rouse's biggest successes in the NFL have come when in coverage - 2 INT's in spot duty a couple seasons ago, the coast to coast INT return for TD last season. His range is an issue, I agree, so I wouldn't want to leave him as a single high safety either. Honestly, I don't know if he's a great fit in this defense anywhere. He seems like a cover 2 safety to me. But I do know for sure that he's not as great a tackler as Bigby is, so I'd be hesitant to trade Bigby away if Rouse is the full time replacement.

I like Bibgy better too. I think, though, that they could both benefit from the change. I like the idea of Rouse attacking the LoS and dropping into short-zone coverage a heck of a lot more than having him 20+ yards off the LoS responsible for covering half the field.

[Lurker64]

Apparently Bart Scott gave the Ravens a chance to match the Jets $40 million/5 year deal, and the Ravens are now offering him $42 million/5 years, and Scott is waiting on assurances that he can be the "Centerpiece" of the new defense in Baltimore (taking Lewis's spot, presumably.)

[3irty1]

Rouse's biggest successes in the NFL have come when in coverage - 2 INT's in spot duty a couple seasons ago, the coast to coast INT return for TD last season. His range is an issue, I agree, so I wouldn't want to leave him as a single high safety either. Honestly, I don't know if he's a great fit in this defense anywhere. He seems like a cover 2 safety to me. But I do know for sure that he's not as great a tackler as Bigby is, so I'd be hesitant to trade Bigby away if Rouse is the full time replacement.

That was Rouse with the coast to coast TD last year not Bigby.

[gbgary]

Winslow would have looked nice in G&G.

arrod needs more weapons, that's for sure.

[imscott72]

Day 1 of Free Agency for the Packer fan Boring!

Did you expect anything different? You'll be saying the same thing exactly a week from now too..

Yup...and probably a month from now too. At least we have the #9 pick in the draft...hopefully TT strikes gold this year.

He'll trade down..Sorry to sound like a pessimist, but i've seen this show before..

Really? I haven't. When have you seen TT trade down out of the top 10 before?

And as far as FA goes, I'd like to know who is on the market right now that is SOOOO important to sign that we need to nab him on the first day by paying him WAAAAY more than he's worth. Any names?

Lots of options at the 9 spot. Guys like Vontae Davis, B.J. Raji, and Everette Brown would be nice additions.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Winslow would have looked nice in G&G.

arrod needs more weapons, that's for sure.

I know we need more on defense, but if you have a chance to get a young game changing Te you go for it. It's hard to find an elite TE.

If we had Driver, jennings on the outside with Wislow at TE that would be crazy. The rest of the draft could be for defense and offensive linemen.

[sharpe1027]

Really? I haven't. When have you seen TT trade down out of the top 10 before?

And as far as FA goes, I'd like to know who is on the market right now that is SOOOO important to sign that we need to nab him on the first day by paying him WAAAAY more than he's worth. Any names?

Lots of options at the 9 spot. Guys like Vontae Davis, B.J. Raji, and Everette Brown would be nice additions.

I think the point was the only other top-ten pick TT had didn't trade down. In fact, he has only traded his top pick once, and it was to move down from 30 to 36. So, cheer up, no need to be so pessimistic.

Also, he was asking about a list of free agents, not possible draft picks.

[imscott72]

Looks like Vrabel will move from NE to the KC Chiefs.

The new GM (Pioli) wants some vets he can trust.

Patriots beat writer Mike Reiss wonders if Mike Vrabel's trade could be part of a larger deal including Matt Cassel.
Now that would be a doozy. Reiss is one of the most well-respected beat writers in the country, and is usually very cautious to publish anything resembling speculation. He rightly points out that we have no idea what the compensation in the Vrabel trade is.
Source: Boston Globe

[imscott72]

Really? I haven't. When have you seen TT trade down out of the top 10 before?

And as far as FA goes, I'd like to know who is on the market right now that is SOOOO important to sign that we need to nab him on the first day by paying him WAAAAY more than he's worth. Any names?

Lots of options at the 9 spot. Guys like Vontae Davis, B.J. Raji, and Everette Brown would be nice additions.

I think the point was the only other top-ten pick TT had didn't trade down. In fact, he has only traded his top pick once, and it was to move down from 30 to 36. So, cheer up, no need to be so pessimistic.

Also, he was asking about a list of free agents, not possible draft picks.

Yes now that I re-read his post he was asking about FA's, but my previous post had nothing to do with FA's. I was discussing draft position.

[Lurker64]

Jesús Christo, Bart Scott is now back with the Jets (again) once they upped the deal to 6 years $48 million.

[LL2]

Jesús Christo, Bart Scott is now back with the Jets (again) once they upped the deal to 6 years $48 million.

Looks like he's playing his cards right.

[packers11]

Jesús Christo, Bart Scott is now back with the Jets (again) once they upped the deal to 6 years $48 million.

Looks like he's playing his cards right.

It says he agreed to join the Jets... I guess he didn't give the Ravens a chance to match that offer or the Ravens didn't want to pay him that much...

That LB'ing core is falling apart...

They still have the best one though (T-Sizzle)

[Guiness]

Winslow would have looked nice in G&G.

arrod needs more weapons, that's for sure.

I know we need more on defense, but if you have a chance to get a young game changing Te you go for it. It's hard to find an elite TE.

If we had Driver, jennings on the outside with Wislow at TE that would be crazy. The rest of the draft could be for defense and offensive linemen.

*cough* Gonzo *cough*

(lots left in the tank, and a lot cheaper)

[Lurker64]

*cough* Gonzo *cough*

(lots left in the tank, and a lot cheaper)

Finley also has a ton of unrealized potential. The kid is immature, raw, and as green as seasick grass, but he has a shot at being great.

[Waldo]

Yeah Finley is physically as talented as any TE that has come out since Vernon.

Kid really has no ceiling, he applies himself there is nothing stopping him form being the best TE in the NFL.

One year of practically no production is what you get when you draft a redshirt sophomore.

We take Maybin in the draft, it'll be the same way.